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Emily Cassler
Students and faculty shared they connect to the Oscar-winning film, “Parasite,” because of Director Bong Joon-ho’s universal storytelling abilities, and a Korean student said she has firsthand experience with the movie’s focus on class disparity in Korea.
The Afro World Club members said they wanted to utilize the power of film to convey the stark reality of oppression against blacks and to honor the strength within those who have fought against prejudice, like central historical figure Harriet Tubman. The club showed the film "Harriet" during a Film Forum on Feb. 19 in the Little Theater.
“West Side Story,” a production heavy with dance numbers, brawls and demanding vocals, allows the personal story of each character to shine through, said students. According to the actors, doing behind-the-scenes work, even if their respective roles do not have any lines, their characters are vital for the emotive plot of battle and romance to come to life.
Waimea Bay, a popular beach spot for tourists, locals and BYU–Hawaii students, faced a major tragedy on Feb. 7 leading to the disappearance of a Swedish visitor, raising questions about beach safety. BYUH students and lifeguard react to the incident by advising beachgoers to not overestimate their abilities during rough ocean conditions.
How people exercise their agency determines the person they will become, according to Georgi Lukov, an associate professor in the Faculty of Sciences who gave the BYU–Hawaii devotional on Feb. 4 in the Cannon Activities Center. Lukov’s wife and three daughters, who are all students at BYUH, were also involved in the program.